The room fell into a deathly silence, with only Shen Ying's even breathing echoing softly in the air.

Zhang Wei, who had been sitting motionless in his chair like a statue, suddenly made a move.

His lifeless left arm began to slowly and stiffly rise, like a rusty mechanical arm struggling to function.

The raised left arm paused briefly in the air, as if waiting for some instruction or adjusting to this sudden "awakening".

Then, it slowly fell towards Zhang Wei's chest, finally resting gently on the sapphire brooch given to him by Shen Ying.

His fingers were slightly bent, as if he was unconsciously touching the brooch, or as if he was sensing something.

At this moment, Zhang Wei's face remained expressionless.

Under the dim light, the action seemed particularly abrupt, as if it had broken some unknown balance, but Shen Ying was completely unaware of it, still immersed in her dream.

The last day of the game.

As usual, Shen Ying walked back to the laboratory, wondering if Zhang Wei's condition would change today and whether the research could achieve a breakthrough.

Shen Ying was lost in her own thoughts as she slowly walked along the somewhat empty corridor. The surroundings were so quiet that only the sound of her own footsteps could be heard.

Suddenly, Colonel Lin Yu appeared without warning. His figure seemed to squeeze out from the gap in the shadows, or as if he were born out of thin air, as silent and ghostly as a phantom.

His cold, stern face seemed frozen solid, the gentle smile of the past long gone, leaving only a chilling seriousness and icy demeanor.

"Shen Ying, come with me for a moment." His voice seemed to come from a deep, ancient well, low and cold.

Every word he spoke was like a commanding note, allowing no disobedience whatsoever; his unquestionable tone filled the air with tension.

Shen Ying's heart tightened suddenly, her mind filled with astonishment, and countless questions swirled wildly in her head.

But the reliable image Colonel Lin Yu had established in her mind, and her deep trust in him, made her subconsciously swallow the question that was about to slip out.

She simply nodded silently, her steps involuntarily following Colonel Lin Yu's firm yet somewhat mysterious strides.

Shen Ying walked into the office with a feeling of unease. The door behind her slammed shut with a loud bang, the sound like a muffled thunderclap of fate, foreshadowing the impending upheaval.

Before she could even react to her surroundings, Colonel Lin Yu pounced on her with astonishing speed and fierce momentum, like a cheetah that had been lying in wait for a long time and suddenly pounced.

Shen Ying's body reacted instinctively, and she subconsciously took several steps back, narrowly avoiding the sudden attack.

Her heart suddenly raced, and the desire to survive burned fiercely within her. She turned around and tried to flee through the door.

However, Colonel Lin Yu's speed was beyond imagination. He took a swift step forward and swung his large hand forcefully.

Like a sturdy iron hoop, it precisely and firmly grasped Shen Ying's slender arm, pulling her over in the process, and then those hands gripped her neck tightly like vises.

Shen Ying struggled desperately, kicking her feet wildly on the smooth ground, trying to find a foothold to break free.

But Colonel Lin Yu's strength far exceeded her imagination. His hands were like a pair of cold, hard iron pincers, mercilessly gripping Shen Ying's neck.

Shen Ying felt a powerful force instantly squeezing her throat, making it difficult to breathe.

Her eyes widened in terror as she stared intently at the person who had once been familiar and close, but now seemed so strange and frightening.

Her eyes were filled with disbelief, fear, and despair, as if she were silently screaming, "Why is this happening?"

She tried to pry Colonel Lin Yu's hands off with all her might, her nails digging deep into the back of his hands, but Colonel Lin Yu's strength seemed inexhaustible.

"Annihilate!" Colonel Lin Yu mechanically repeated the two words, his eyes empty and cold, as if he had lost his soul and was just a killing machine carrying out orders.

Shen Ying's breathing became increasingly difficult, and her vision began to blur. She looked around in despair, trying to find a glimmer of hope. Her heart was filled with endless doubt and fear, and she couldn't understand why Colonel Lin Yu had suddenly become like this.

At this critical moment, a blazing light suddenly burst forth from Shen Ying's chest. The light was like a small sun burning fiercely on her chest, and a mysterious and powerful force spread throughout her body like a surging tide.

Shen Ying felt her body was full of strength, and her limbs, which had gradually weakened due to lack of oxygen, regained their vitality.

Her eyes widened in anger, and with a sudden burst of strength, she managed to break free from Colonel Lin Yu's iron grip.

Immediately afterwards, she gave him a push, and Colonel Lin Yu's body flew backward like a kite with a broken string. His back hit the ground heavily, raising a cloud of dust, and then he lay there like a puppet without power, his limbs outstretched, without making any movement.

The room fell into a deathly silence due to the sudden turn of events, with only Shen Ying's heavy breathing echoing in the air. She stood there blankly, staring at Colonel Lin Yu on the ground, her mind blank, her body still trembling slightly from the terrifying experience.

Shen Ying gasped for breath, staring in shock at Colonel Lin Yu lying on the ground, her heart filled with astonishment and lingering fear.

Without thinking twice, she hurriedly shouted for help, but there was only an empty echo around her, and no one responded.

An ominous premonition welled up in her heart, and Zhang Wei's safety instantly flashed through her mind.

So, she turned around in a panic and instinctively ran towards the laboratory.

Shen Ying rushed into the laboratory without regard for anything else, and the door was slammed shut behind her with a loud bang.

The scene before her eyes struck her like a thunderbolt, leaving her frozen in place.

Ming Xiaoxiao lay on the ground covered in blood. Her usually neat lab coat was now soaked in blood, and her eyes were closed. Her life was uncertain.

The other researchers around were lying haphazardly, and the entire laboratory was filled with a strong smell of blood and was deathly silent.

Zhang Wei, who was originally like a puppet, has now undergone a dramatic change in appearance.

He stood tall and straight, his movements fluid and natural, just like a normal person.

Those eyes gleamed with an eerie and unfamiliar light, staring intently at Shen Ying. Then, they gave her an innocent and radiant smile, a smile that seemed particularly jarring in the bloody and deadly scene, sending chills down one's spine.

Shen Ying's body trembled involuntarily as fear completely enveloped her like a tidal wave.

She wanted to scream, but her throat felt like it was choked by something, and she couldn't make a sound.

Just then, a cold, emotionless system voice rang in her mind: "Mission complete. Exit the game."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Ying felt everything go black before her eyes, as if she had been swept into an endless abyss of darkness. Her consciousness gradually blurred, leaving only a heart full of fear and endless doubt swirling in the darkness.

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